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CareerFailed Interview
#RI-6a7aa596·5 months ago·
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“Chased high-paying job opportunity”

Failed second interview after acing first, lost job offer due to nerves and overthinking

What I wish I knew
"How to manage nerves and stay focused in high-pressure interviews"
If I could tell you one thing
"Prepare thoroughly and practice confidence-building techniques to improve interview performance"
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8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
SettledMixedSevere

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